Program Associate

Meridian International Center

. Work as part of a two-person team implementing the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $45,150 - $66,701 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and administrative capabilities, including budget management, travel coordination, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and capable of managing multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

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Budget ManagementTravel CoordinationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyEffective CommunicationOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Budget DevelopmentTravel ArrangementsAccountingDocument PreparationDatabase Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInter-Cultural CommunicationMature JudgmentTeam CollaborationAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

International Visitor Leadership ProgramU.S. Government FundsCultural SensitivityAdministrative ResponsibilitiesLogistical Arrangements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work as part of a two-person team implementing the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program
Complete administrative and logistical arrangements for IVLP participants
Disburse and account for U.S. Government funds
Complete travel arrangements and prepare program documents
Use databases to prepare visitors’ biographic information, program booklets, and supporting documents
Prepare welcome materials, including sightseeing information
Manage, disburse, track, and reconcile per diem, cultural allowance, ground transportation, and travel advances
Arrange and troubleshoot domestic flights, accommodations, ground transportation, cultural events, and group enhancements within budget limits
Coordinate with interpreters and liaisons about project details
Brief visitors on IVLP provisions, including funding, health insurance, and travel arrangements
Develop projected-expense budgets with the Program Officer for submission to the Department of State
Arrange translation of program documents when necessary
Distribute biographic information and program booklets according to established timetables
Pay bills, reconcile monthly Visa credit card statements, and process travel expense reimbursements
Complete final accounting of project expenditures for the Department of State and Meridian Finance Office
Maintain key documents for digital or off-site storage
Communicate and regularly update Department of State officers and coordinators about administrative issues
During virtual programs, create and update the Digital Program Book and serve as technical coordinator for online meetings
Complete organizational administrative responsibilities and meet administrative deadlines
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree
0-2 years of related experience
Or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position
Residence in MD, DC, or VA
Effective oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with Washington, DC and the United States
Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure
Mature judgment and ability to set priorities
Excellent attention to detail
Superior organizational skills
Ability to carry out responsibilities independently while functioning as part of a team
Strong inter-cultural communication skills; maturity, cultural sensitivity, and tact suitable for working with individuals from around the world
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
Resume and cover letter required with application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Voluntary benefits
Paid leave
Paid holidays
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, and for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions